CV electoral board gets high certification rate

In preparation for the upcoming midterm elections, educators serving as members of the electoral board (EB) in Central Visayas have recorded a commendable passing rate of 92.78 percent in certification exams, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) reported.

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This figure surpasses the national passing rate of 91.96 percent, indicating that the majority of EB members are well-prepared for the electoral process.

Dr. Tristan L. Abando, DOST-7 assistant regional director, stated that 12,566 electoral board members in the province underwent rigorous theoretical and practical examinations to assess their proficiency, particularly in handling Automated Counting Machines (ACMs). However, this number represents those who have enrolled in DOST-7's training system and does not reflect the final count of certified EBs.

"The final numbers for Region 7 will be updated once all training sessions, including those pending in Bohol, are completed and enrolled in the system," Abando clarified.

The certification process aligns with Republic Act No. 9369, which requires at least one IT-capable and DOST-certified member per precinct.